Fire At Abandoned Bristol School Ruled Arson

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, PA — A fire at an abandoned school in Bristol Township Saturday was set on purpose, according to authorities.

Fire Marshal Kevin Dippolito has ruled the fire at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, at 10 Plumtree Pl., an arson. It was discovered at about 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Dippolito said the fire was started in the auditorium of the vacant school, which is slated for demolition. There were no injuries, he said.

In March, a judge OKed the sale of Abraham Lincoln and two other vacant Bristol Township schools to developers McGrath & Son Homes. Another company had filed an injunction, feeling they had a valid agreement to buy two of the properties, but they eventually withdrew it.

Anyone with information about the Abraham Lincoln fire is asked to contact Dippolito at 267-812-2907.